H Road over Govt Highline Canal
FairMesa County, Colorado · Just E of RD 27 · Structure no. GRJ-H-27.01A
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,259
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
H Road over Govt Highline Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying H Road over Govt Highline Canal in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,643 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was H Road over Govt Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is H Road over Govt Highline Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does H Road over Govt Highline Canal carry?
About 2,259 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is H Road over Govt Highline Canal?
The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns H Road over Govt Highline Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.